Andie MacDowell,
Olivia Williams,
Stephen Rea,
Iain Glen,
Jean-Marc Barr
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Andie MacDowell, Olivia Williams, and Stephen Rae star in this bittersweet tale of two grieving women connected by an accidental phone call. Connecticut mother Marilyn Vine (MacDowell) has always live... read more
Directed by: Gillies MacKinnon
DVD Release Date: August 7, 2007
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November 6, 2011Two women who have suffered loss - one lost her son and another's husband left her for his pregnant mistress. The two women escape their lives by doing a house exchange for 2 months. Good cast.
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December 8, 2010Okay. I have not read the book this is based on, and I can't say the movie really makes me want to run out and get it.
I think this would maybe appeal to an older woman, or one who has dealt with infidelity or loss of a child.
Of the two I warmed more to Ria, played nicely by O... read more -
August 27, 2009Caught this one part way through, but picked it up pretty quick. More of a made for TV type of film, but pretty enjoyable anyhow.
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March 28, 2008Not a terrible movie, but while watching it I felt like I was watching a lifetime movie. This movie was similar to the last holiday.
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February 5, 2008I expected this to be a different version of "The Holiday" (which I like). Two women switching houses for a time. But it definitely is not the same movie. It's only getting three stars from Flixter; I wonder if that's because we need special effects to rank it higher. I give it f... read more
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October 5, 2007A big disappointment. I was excited to see this movie after reading about it, but really it let me down. Slow paced and a poorly written script combined with semi-decent acting. If you're that desperate to see a movie about two people switching lives, go rent The Holiday, because... read more
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